September 17, 2026
BetterBuiltNW September 2026 Newsletter
Achieve higher energy performance with advanced framing strategies
Altering your approach to framing, whether by opting for modified corners or staggered stud walls, can help improve the energy performance of a home, and help reduce your labor and materials costs. Consider incorporating these framing techniques—from simple swaps to more complex strategies—into upcoming projects, to benefit you and the homeowner. Read more.
Get ready for three days of building science at the Cold Climate Conference
During October 12–14, building science experts and regional professionals will meet in Bozeman to exchange ideas at the Cold Climate Conference, sponsored by BetterBuiltNW. Attendees can expect to gain practical knowledge they can use for their next project and find a larger network of industry professionals to tap into.
The conference will open with a keynote address from Dr. Joseph Lstiburek, Ph.D, P.Eng., ASHRAE Fellow, and founding principal of Building Science Corporation. Other speakers, including Gord Cooke, partner with Construction Instruction Inc, will discuss topics such as building enclosures, building performance, cold climate construction, and HVAC throughout the event.
Complete details, session descriptions, and speaker bios are available on the conference website.
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